Denver Weekender: April 4-7

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It’s Thursday, the 4th day of April, Denver

What’s in store for today:

  • Rockies Home Opener

  • Denver Auto Show

  • Popular Comedy Shows

  • First Friday Events

EVENTS

PC: Colorado Auto Dealers Association

🚗 Denver Auto Show | Colorado Convention Center | April 4-7 | Times vary daily | $16 | Annual event since 1902, bringing together car enthusiasts and auto industry experts alike. Hundreds of cars/trucks will be on display along with test drive simulators and other hands-on exhibits | Learn more 

🎶 Rocky Mountain Record Show | The Sports Castle | Saturday, April 6 | 12-5pm | $10 | Find a variety of unique records from a selection of thousands | Learn more 

🚂 Colorado Rails & Cocktails | Colorado Railroad Museum | Friday, April 5 | 7pm | $20 | Relax, have a beverage, and watch an award-winning documentary, Railroad Stations in American Life | Learn more 

🖼️ Visionary Village | Denver Central Market | Saturday, April 6 | 11am-5pm | FREE | Check out a curated selection of vendor & artist displays | Learn more

First Fridays

It’s the first weekend of April, which means lots of different blocks across Denver are filled with food, live music, and art exhibits. Consider booking a reservation at a restaurant in one of these areas, then enjoy a casual walk down the street.

FOOD & DRINK

📖 The Boozy Book Fair | The Hornet | Saturday, April 6 | 5-9pm | FREE | A night of books, drinks, and food shared with fellow readers | Learn more 

🍳 Munchies and Mimosas Party | Fillmore Auditorium | Saturday, April 6 | 12pm | $65 | 21+ | A diverse brunch event celebrating tasty bites, refreshing drinks, and a curated soundtrack from around the globe | Learn more 

Happy Hour of The Week

🦁 Thirsty Lion Gastropub - Union Station

3-6PM & 9PM-CLOSE DAILY

$7.95, $8.95, and $9.95 food menu specials, $1 off all pints, discounted craft cocktails

Located in the heart of Downtown Denver, this spacious and modern pub-style restaurant serves a bunch of different cuisines and drinks. They also have a bunch of TVs to watch sports inside and lots of tables for groups of 8+. The patio is awesome during the summer, it is within walking distance of the train and most activities downtown, and they have a bus to Red Rocks concerts. The happy hour happens all week long and twice daily! Check out the menu here.

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OUTDOOR

PC: David Griffin (via AllTrails)

HIKE: Coyote Song and Grazing Elk Loop

⛰️ South Valley Park | 30 min from Denver | Moderate | FREE | Route 

5.5-mile loop trail near Littleton, Colorado. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, with 531 feet of elevation gain, it takes an average of 2 hours to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, mountain biking, and running, with great views of the foothills and a lake. Conditions mention very little mud on trail. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Weather Report: ⛅ 57° high this weekend in Littleton, Colorado

LIVE MUSIC, COMEDY & SHOWS

🤣 Chelsea Handler | Comedy | Buell Theatre | Friday, April 5 | 7pm | Tickets $35+

🤣 Matt Rife | Comedy | Buell Theatre | Friday, April 5 | 7pm | Tickets $70+

🤣 Ronny Chieng | Comedy | Paramount Theatre | Friday, April 5 | 7pm | Tickets $50+

♥️ Tim McGraw | Country | Ball Arena | Thursday, April 4 | 7pm | Tickets $60+

🔥 Marshmello | Dance / Electronic | Red Rocks Amphitheatre | Thursday, April 4 | 7pm | Tickets $70+

🪕 Charlie Parr | Folk | Bluebird Theatre | Thursday, April 4 | 8pm | Tickets $45+

🪩 Dom Dolla | Dance / Electronic | Red Rocks Amphitheatre | Friday, April 5 - Saturday, April 6 | 6pm | Tickets $240+

🤠 Matt Stell | Country | Grizzly Rose | Friday, April 5 | 8pm | Tickets $20

🎸 Mike Doughty | Rock | Bluebird Theatre | Saturday, April 6 | 8pm | Tickets $79+

🌅 Daybreaker | Peace | Red Rocks Amphitheatre | Sunday, April 7 | 9am | Tickets $92+

🎵 Peter Frampton | Rock | Mission Ballroom | Sunday, April 7 | 7:30pm | Tickets $65+

SPORTS & FITNESS

Colorado Rockies vs. Tampa Bay Rays | Coors Field

  • [Home Opener] Friday, April 5 | 2:10pm | Tickets $80+

    • Gameday on the Block | Dairy Block | 11am-3pm | FREE | Live music and food/drink specials

    • Opening Day Patio Party | Union Station | 11am-3pm | FREE | Live music, brats, and other food/drink specials

  • Saturday, April 6 | 6:10pm | Tickets $15+

  • Sunday, April 7 | 1:10pm | Tickets $12+

🥍 Colorado Mammoth vs. Buffalo Bandits | Ball Arena | Friday, April 5 | 7pm | Tickets $30+

🏀 Denver Nuggets vs. Atlanta Hawks | Ball Arena | Saturday, April 6 | 7pm | Tickets $55+

🏒 Colorado Avalanche vs. Dallas Stars | Ball Arena | Sunday, April 7 | 8pm | Tickets $55+

🍩 Donut Dash 5k | Washington Park | Sunday, April 7 | 9am | $36 | Registration includes a shirt, medal, and fresh donuts at the finish line | Learn more 

DENVER BASED LISTS

Looking for other things to do? Check out lists of our favorites!

Thanks for reading,

Hunter & Lauren

*We try to have the most up-to-date information, but events change, so please look at the specific event website before attending